El Dorado(1966)
“It's the big one with the big two!”
Overview
Cole Thornton, a gunfighter for hire, joins forces with an old friend, Sheriff J.P. Harrah. Together with a fighter and a gambler, they help a rancher and his family fight a rival rancher that is trying to steal their water.
Director
Howard Hawks
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Budget
$5M
Revenue
$6M
Cast
John Wayne
as Cole Thornton
Robert Mitchum
as Sheriff J.P. Harrah
James Caan
as Mississippi
Charlene Holt
as Maudie
Paul Fix
as Dr. Miller
Arthur Hunnicutt
as Bull Harris
Michele Carey
as Josephine (Joey) MacDonald
R.G. Armstrong
as Kevin MacDonald
Ed Asner
as Bart Jason
Christopher George
as Nelse McLeod
Marina Ghane
as Maria
John Gabriel
as Pedro
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1966
Runtime
2h 6m
Language
English
Rating
7.4 / 10
Budget
$5M
Box Office
$6M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures • Laurel Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch El Dorado?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for El Dorado (1966).
What is El Dorado about?▼
Cole Thornton, a gunfighter for hire, joins forces with an old friend, Sheriff J.P. Harrah. Together with a fighter and a gambler, they help a rancher and his family fight a rival rancher that is trying to steal their water.
Who directed El Dorado?▼
El Dorado was directed by Howard Hawks and released in 1966. It is a western, drama film.
How long is El Dorado?▼
El Dorado has a runtime of 2 hours and 6 minutes (126 minutes total).
Who stars in El Dorado?▼
The cast of El Dorado includes John Wayne as Cole Thornton, Robert Mitchum as Sheriff J.P. Harrah, James Caan as Mississippi, Charlene Holt as Maudie, Paul Fix as Dr. Miller and more.
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